Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I've had an MTD 10HP for several years now...so far this year we've been whacked in New England with 3 good size storms and this unit has started on the 1st or 2nd pull every time and I do store in outside in the shed. I've been using 5-30 Mobil 1 and stabil since I purchased and so far so good, just regular yearly maintenance by me, oil change, plug change, tighten all bolts and lube...

I've been in the market for a new blower for no other reason as I just want a new one (like a car) but after reading all these posts on Arien problems I'm a little leery. Afterall the MTD does it's job and does it well for a cheapo unit...all I've done for repairs is change the friction disk twice in 10 years......is Toto a better quality than Ariens? Anyone in here own a Snapper? I'd go for a Simplicity but big $$$$..

Snapper is the same as Simplicity.   In my neck of the woods, Toros are the most expensive (not including the ridiculously expensive Hondas) then Ariens.  I don't think Simplicity is that far out of line price wise.  I bought a new '06 hold over from last year for $1500.00 that includes 14% in federal and provincial taxes.  Considering that Ariens and Toros seem to be compromising their build quality (Home Depot models),  and If I'm going to spend that kind of money, it would be a Simplicity or Snapper.  If I'm not spending that kind of cash, I'd look at the Husqvarna's they're built to higher specs than MTD products and with a little care, will last a good long time as well.   

I would hang on to your MTD blower, it's better built than the MTD blowers of today.

Another reason, this is the wrong time to buy a new blower, why??

Now, short supply,  Have to pay top dollar, and Not as many choices!

Wait till Spring or early Summer, you may find a great left over ! !  ! ! ! 

                                                           Fred

jubol wrote:

Hi Guys!

Fred knows!!!

Marc